Origin
Forest Park, OH
Late night in Forest Park on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Park, OH to Symmes, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Park, OH
Lejla
Symmes, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
Forest Park, OH to Symmes, OH is 13.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Circle Freeway and West Kemper Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Ohio and the Midwest region, making it a straightforward local excursion. Given its brief duration, it's an ideal route for a quick trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on well-maintained roads, so this journey is less about the destination and more about the ease of getting there. Consider this for a simple errand or a brief change of scenery.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| West Kemper Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Loveland Madeira Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hopewell Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Kenn Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 10.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Park, OH and Symmes, OH.
1
Start on Kenn Road
51 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kenn Road
2
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kemper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto SR 4
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
5
Merge onto I 275
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 52
Toward Loveland, Indian Hill
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Loveland Madeira Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
237 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hopewell Road
Use the right lane.
9
Arrive at destination
Hopewell Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Kemper Road
Turn right onto West Kemper Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn left onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge onto I 275 / Circle Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Loveland, Indian Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward Loveland, Indian Hill
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Hopewell Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.38 | $4.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Symmes, OH
Late night in Symmes on Tuesday
Local time
5:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 79% of the journey taking place on faster roads like Circle Freeway. You'll experience a longest stretch of 10.8 miles on Circle Freeway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The route begins with a highway-centric profile, suggesting efficient travel with minimal slowdowns. While predominantly highway, you will transition onto roads like West Kemper Road and Loveland Madeira Road, which might offer a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on Circle Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and West Kemper Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Kemper Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.8 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Kemper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Forest Park, OH and Symmes, OH, road signs point toward Loveland and Indian Hill.
Loveland
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
Indian Hill
12.7 mi in
|
~16m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on Circle Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Kemper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (I 275 / Circle Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Symmes, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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